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10 Compelling Environmental Reasons to Use Powder Coatings

 

Powder coatings offer a world of possibilities for their aesthetic appeal, range of colors, textures, durability, quality, and of course, sustainability. We have 10 environmental reasons to prefer them: 


1. POWDER COATING
The very nature of powder coating is what makes it a more sustainable alternative. Dry powder uses finely ground particles that are electrostatically charged and sprayed onto surfaces, adhering homogeneously on the surface and rejecting the excess, this facilitates the recovery of unused raw material.


2. NO SOLVENTS!
Conventional liquid aerosol paints are highly flammable and full of solvents with high amounts of volatile organic compounds that produce emissions into the atmosphere that damage the environment and affect human health, powder paint is not flammable and does not contain solvents.


3. FREE OF HEAVY METALS AND HALOGENS
Unlike other finishes, powder coatings do not contain heavy metals such as cadmium and lead.


4. OVERSPRAY CAN BE RECYCLED
Since the application is done electrostatically, the powder coating with its positive charge rejects its overspray, falling into a controlled environment allowing it to be collected and reused. 


5. SIMPLER PACKAGING
The nature of powder coating means that it requires much less packaging than a liquid spray. This also means fewer resources to transport in both space and fuel, being more economical and generating fewer emissions.


6. NO POLLUTANTS
Another environmental advantage of powder coating is that it does not release hazardous pollutants into the air.


7. STRONG AND DURABLE
Compared to other alternatives, a powder coating provides an incredibly durable and resistant finish that can withstand the elements, UV rays, impacts, temperature changes and the use of chemicals on it. The strength and durability of powder coating reduces the energy and resources needed for regular maintenance.


8. LOWER CO2 EMISSIONS
Liquid paints are known for their high levels of harmful emissions, which have a significant impact on the environment. In comparison, powder coatings do not release solvent emissions.


9. A WORLD OF OPTIONS!
Powder coating can take on the appearance of several different textures and finishes, such as wood. This gives you the option to achieve the look of wood without destroying scarce natural resources.


10. 50% LESS CARBON FOOTPRINT THAN TRADITIONAL PAINTS!
The use of powder coating over a solvent-based spray paint reduces the carbon footprint by 50%.